Florida reef gecko
A species of Sphaeros Scientific name : Sphaerodactylus notatus Genus : Sphaeros
Florida reef gecko, A species of Sphaeros
Scientific name: Sphaerodactylus notatus
Genus: Sphaeros
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Description General Info
Description
The reef gecko (Sphaerodactylus notatus), also known as the Florida reef gecko, is a small species of gecko native to the Caribbean and Southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Florida reef gecko is an insectivorous reptile, primarily feasting on small invertebrates. Its diet consists mostly of ants and nematode worms, showing a preference for the latter due to its small size.
Appearance
Florida reef gecko is a small gecko species with scale-covered skin. Measuring at just 1.2 inches long, its body is oval-shaped and robust. Dominantly its coloration varies between shades of brown or olive, featuring a characteristic pattern of eight white crossbars and black spots. It has small limbs, a rounded head, and a short tail. There are no major differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Florida reef gecko is primarily nocturnal and terrestrial, often hiding under leaf litter during the day. This small gecko, known for its conspicuous tail curling behavior, exhibits a predominantly solitary lifestyle, interacting with others mainly during the mating season. Florida reef gecko's territorial marking involves scent marking by specialized skin glands. It's adapted to survive in its tropical habitat by exploiting crevices and burrows to escape predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Sphaeros and allies Genus
Sphaeros Species
Florida reef gecko 
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